It was a cold, miserable September in 1837 for the residents of London.

The industrial revolution had led to a rapid increase in the size of England's capital

city.

As a result of people and villages moving to cities to try and find work, alongside immigrants

from all over the world, London was known as the biggest, most spectacular city in

Europe that was filled with countless opportunities.

As many industries profits soared with the new machinery that could do the work of several

people.

However, the machinery meant that employers needed fewer workers, and the demand for jobs

was higher than was available.

Those that did find work found that the wages were barely enough to sustain themselves

and their families, yet people still flocked to the city to try for a better life.

For crowding, poor sanitation, and extreme poverty were plaguing London.

It was here that the rumor of a ghostly figure really took hold.

With clawed hands, spring shoes, and the rumored ability to breathe fire, this mysterious

being had people in London terrified to leave their homes after dark.

This is the story of Spring Healed Jack.

Five miles to the southwest of the crowded capital city center in the village of Barnes,

a rumor was beginning to spread.

Villagers were talking about a ghost that had been attacking people around the area throughout

September, with women being the more common target.

According to these rumors, the ghost was shaped like a white bull.

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